Ram Charan’s ‘Game Changer’ receives mixed reviews on X: Here’s what netizens have to say

While some have given the movie a thumbs up—praising Ram Charan's dual role, alongside SJ Suryah, Kiara Advani, and Anjali in important roles—others have criticized the film for having the "same old plot."

Hyderabad: Director Shankar’s first direct Telugu outing, the Ram Charan-starrer Game Changer, was released worldwide to a mostly positive response on Friday.

Taking to their X accounts, fans and film critics posted their reviews on the microblogging site. While some have given the movie a thumbs up—praising Ram Charan’s dual role, alongside SJ Suryah, Kiara Advani, and Anjali in important roles—others have criticized the film for having the “same old plot.”

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Here are a few reviews for ‘Game Changer’ posted on X:

Movie critic Taran Adarsh posted on X saying “ENTERTAINER. It’s a #RamCharan Show… Predictable plot elevated by impactful moments… (Sic.)”

#OneWordReview…#GameChanger: ENTERTAINER.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½
It’s a #RamCharan show… Predictable plot elevated by impactful dramatic moments… Ordinary first half, lengthy but gripping second… Not #Shankar‘s best, but keeps you engrossed and entertained. #GameChangerReview… pic.twitter.com/y2KNTWobeH

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 10, 2025

Nishit Shaw, another film critic called the movie “GRIPPING” and says “#RamCharan nails the act throughout.”

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½#GameChanger is GRIPPING. The BGM is terrific and #RamCharan nails his act throughout. Though conventional, the writing keeps you hooked due to the unpredictability. The film rests on the twists and the drama between the main characters! #GameChangerReview

The… pic.twitter.com/5jZlDf54D4

— Nishit Shaw (@NishitShawHere) January 10, 2025

A user going by the name Australian Telugu Films seemed mighty impressed with the entry of Ram Charan, the visuals and songs of the film.

#Gamechanger First Half Review :
– #RamCharan Entry 🔥🔥💥💥
– #RaaMachaMacha Song Rich Visuals 👍👌
– Love track ( Chemistry Between #KiaraAdvani & #RamCharan) 👌👌
– #DHOP Song (Dance & Visuals) 🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥
– Writing Was Good
– Elevations 🔥🔥🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/SuaxevBeBa

— Australian Telugu Films (@AuTelugu_Films) January 9, 2025

Karthik posted “Fun, mass, masala, entertainment. What a technical brilliance”

#GameChanger #GameChangerReview

So far, fun mass, masala, entertainment. Awesome. That’s @shankarshanmugh for us 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️. What a technical brilliance 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

— Karthik (@meet_tk) January 9, 2025

Another user posted saying “#GameChanger is a good clean film that you can watch with family without a second doubt”

Don’t wait for reviews blah blah

Simply in one word.. it’s good.. you’ll love it#GameChanger is a good clean film that you can watch with family without a second doubt

We can dissect the film after a week..

— 🧠 (@BackupBrainy) January 9, 2025

“Shankar will bounce back with this project,” commented one user on a post asking for honest reviews of those who have watched the film.

Shankar will bounce back again with his next project

— VINAY (@Vinay__dhfm_) January 10, 2025

Meanwhile, some users who were not impressed with the movie, also expressed their views on it.

A user going by the name Prasad Reddy said: “Where is Logic?? Where is Physics??”

Where is Logic 🤮?? Where is Physics ?? 🤣🤣🤣

Lord Issac Shankar Newton 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Cringe lo Indian 2 ni minchipoyyindhi ga 😂😂😂😂#GameChanger #GameOver #DisasterGameChanger pic.twitter.com/1MXTJX2QeJ

— Prasad Reddy ™ 🪓 (@PrasadReddyAA) January 9, 2025

“Average movie with the routine storyline. Don’t expect Shankar’s old movie qualities.” – Said another user

Average movie with the routine storyline. The best part is Ram Charan’s performance as Appanna and Thaman’s background music. Don’t expect Shankar’s old movie qualities.

— Nomadian Journey (@NomadianJourney) January 10, 2025

A user says that the movie “suffers from a frenetic pace, inconsistent execution, and a lack of emotional depth, ultimately failing to live up to its potential.”

His words in short,
Gamechanger boasts a compelling premise about the power of rules in a broken system, but suffers from a frenetic pace, inconsistent execution, and a lack of emotional depth, ultimately failing to live up to its potential

— சௌந்தர் ஊஞ்சலூர் (@isounder) January 10, 2025